Stone Masonry Services
Stone Masonry can offer some of the finest examples of quality masonry skills there are. For as long as people have been building houses, stone has been used as a key building material. It has always been a popular choice because of its strength, stability, and reliability. The lifespan of a stone structure ranges from 300-1,000+ years long. Stone remains a high-quality building material to use, with a range of premium aesthetics to offer. Today there are more options than ever before for stone masonry and you can count on our team to be the ones to bring it to you. At Framingham Masonry, we offer some of the finest stone masonry services around. We make use of a variety of different kinds of natural stone materials for you to choose from. That way we can assure you that we’ll be able to deliver the kind of installation that you are looking for, every single time.
Stone Masonry is classified into two main categories:
Rubble Masonry
-Uncoursed or Coursed Random Rubble Masonry
-Uncoursed or Coursed Square Masonry
-Polygonal Rubble Masonry
-Dry Rubble Masonry
Ashlar Masonry
-Ashlar Fine Masonry
-Ashlar Block in Course Masonry
-Ashlar Chamfered Masonry
-Ashlar Rough Tooled Masonry
-Rock and Quarry Faced Masonry
Types of Stone
There is a wide variety of different kinds of stone available for construction. Our team does its best to bring each of these to you, to make sure that you are able to find the thing that you are looking for. Celassic cuts of stone such as sandstone, marble, granite, limestone, etc. Not to mention various other rock such as basalt, slate, and laterite. Don’t hesitate to let us know the kind of aesthetic you are looking for so that we can create it for you. We would be more than glad to source it for you. Here are some examples of different types of rocks and stones.
Fine Stone
Course and Uncoursed Stone
‘Coursed’ stone masonry means that the placement of the stones in the structure have been pre-decidedly placed in rows according to their size and shape. All of the rocks of the same size are placed in the same row or area of the structure, whether that be at the bottom, middle, or top of the structure. Each variation of rock size and shape would be seen as a different course in the construction. The result is a more organized look with consistency in the placement of different size stones as well as the size of the joints between stones.
‘Uncoursed’ stone masonry means that the placement of each stone was not planned to be placed in rows according to their size and shape. Stones are placed randomly as the building develops. However, usually larger stones are placed at the bottom of the structure and any gaps between stones is filled with smaller stones or mortar. The result is a more random look with inconsistency in the placement of different sized stones as well as the size of the joints between the stones.
You may prefer to add more texture to your stone masonry installations in order to add more detail to the aesthetic. Natural stone is always going to have a rougher texture and embracing that would no doubt be a tasteful way to capture a natural tone in your structure. So, you will surely want to take your pick from one of our excellent course stone masonry options and see how it might fit into the style that you are looking to achieve.
Rough Stone
For anyone who is looking for the most rustic appearance, you simply cannot go wrong with our rough stone materials. Every cut of stone starts out with a rough look. This style of rock face mimics how the rock would look if you found it out in nature. So whenever you make use of this style of rock in an installation, you automatically give the structure a raw, natural look that goes unduplicated. This look is achieved by means of various stone dressing tools, hence the name rough ‘tooled’ masonry. If you are looking for a team to help you apply this with maximum creativity and detail, then you are going to want to be getting it from Framingham Masonry.
Stone Masonry Features
A well designed stone patio in your backyard can really bring an elegant appearance to your residence. A patio also provides another comfortable living area to be shared by your family and friends. A patio isn’t your only option for creating with stone. With a large variety of options in regards to design preferences and stone materials you can choose from, feel free to let your imagination run wild with ideas and possibilities for building your stone patio. If you have the space, a common addition to a stone patio is incorporating a stone fire pit for people to gather around. Our masonry team can also build stone walls, stone steps, stone walkways and more. Whether you live in a large family home or a town home with a small fenced in backyard, a stone masonry can really add to the long-term perceived value of your home.
Want to learn more?
Our team would be happy to speak with you directly about any inquires you may have regarding our brick masonry services. Please give us a call, we’d love to hear from you about any of your ideas for either commercial and residential brick masonry.